Notice of Determination

Richmond, B.C. – May 5, 2023 The Vancouver Airport Authority has determined that the proposed YVR Taxiway A Extension project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

  • impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples;
  • Indigenous knowledge;
  • community knowledge;
  • comments received from the public; and
  • technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

 

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination are:

  • Work shall be conducted in accordance with the project Construction Environmental Management Plan
  • Construction contractors shall have a site-specific Spill Prevention and Response Plan in place prior to the start of work.
  • The project shall develop and implement an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
  • The project shall comply with the Airport Authority Archaeological Procedures and Chance Find Management Plan. 

 

The Vancouver Airport Authority is satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, the Vancouver Airport Authority may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.

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